Following the deadly earthquake and tsunami that struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Friday, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) is providing emergency medical services, critical supplies, and psychosocial support with one of its longstanding local partners. Additionally, JDC's Indonesia representative, in cooperation with its global disaster response team, is engaging in ongoing needs assessments and working together with … [Read more...] about JDC Responds to Indonesia Tsunami, Earthquake
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World Jewish Population Reaches 14.7 million
On the eve of Rosh Hashana 5779, the Jewish population in the world reached 14.7 million, up slightly from last year’s 14.6 million. Of the total population, approximately 8.1 live in the Diaspora (of whom 5.7 in the US), while the number of Jews in Israel totals 6.6 million (up from 6.5 the previous year), in addition to 400,000 Law-Of-Return citizens (who are not listed as Jews with the Civil Registration). These numbers were provided by … [Read more...] about World Jewish Population Reaches 14.7 million
Apples, Extra Aid Help Thousands of Needy FSU Elderly Jews Celebrate Rosh Hashanah
Continuing a tradition started before the fall of the Soviet Union thirty years ago, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and its network of volunteers will provide extra aid and traditional Rosh Hashanah treats - including apples and honey - to thousands of poor, elderly Jews across the former Soviet Union. The aid will be distributed in hundreds of locations throughout the region where JDC will also hold scores of holiday … [Read more...] about Apples, Extra Aid Help Thousands of Needy FSU Elderly Jews Celebrate Rosh Hashanah
Due to Forest Fire, Camp Tawonga to Remain Closed
After evacuating Camp Tawonga last week due to smoke from the Ferguson Forest Fire, Camp Tawonga has announced they will not be able to return to camp this season. In an email to the camp community, Jamie Simon, Tawonga's Executive Director, wrote: "Today, I had to share the sad news with Session IV families and our 2018 summer staff that we will not be able to return to Tawonga to resume the session. Since evacuating from Camp this past … [Read more...] about Due to Forest Fire, Camp Tawonga to Remain Closed
Guatemala’s Jerusalem Neighborhood Rises from the Rubble
Following the recent devastating volcanic eruption in Guatemala, ZAKA initiated an alliance of international organizations to help finance and build a new neighborhood of 100 units to provide homes for the evacuees. The ZAKA volunteers, together with their colleagues from the other international organizations, raised the necessary funds and then helped in the actual construction of the neighborhood, located some 90 minutes from Guatemala City and … [Read more...] about Guatemala’s Jerusalem Neighborhood Rises from the Rubble
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